The Santa Barbara Independent

Thousands of Santa Barbara Residents Set to Lose Food Assistance

Politics By Christina McDermott

The Trump administration’s new SNAP eligibility requirements go into effect on June 1, when approximately one in eight CalFresh recipients statewide may lose their assistance.

Voter Turnout Still Pretty Low in Santa Barbara County

Election 2026 By Nick Welsh

Tuesday is the deadline to get ballots turned in for the 2026 midterm elections.

Gourmet Good Stuff

Food By Rebecca Horrigan

Specialty markets raise the bar for grocery goodies.

Hunter Hawkins to Debut New Single at Carpinteria’s Alzacar Theatre on June 5

Music By Tiana Molony

Singer-songwriter and filmmaker debuts “Here Now” and ‘Awake: Pinky’s Journey’ in one-night showcase.

Graphic Novel Energy Meets Fascinating Fish Facts in ‘Gonzo Ichthyology’

Books By Matt Kettmann

UCSB scientist Milton Love teamed up with South African artist Jessica Eggers to create this beautifully bizarre book.

Dining in the Dirt

Food & Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Outstanding in the Field returns to Ojai roots on June 24 with Chef Diego Moya of Little Mountain.

A Taste-Bud Time Machine

Food By Victoria Woodard Harvey

Lily’s Donuts & Coffee is now open for cheeky, retro flavors and exalted classics at Santa Barbara Public Market.

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Inside the Gauchos’ Big West Title Run

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Pitchers Kellan Montgomery and Jackson Flora share what the title means to the team.

Chalk One Up for Art in Our Schools

Santa Barbara’s most picturesque festival, I Madonnari, delights crowds at the Old Mission.

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: The Makers of ‘Philip Glass and the Poets’

Audio

A conversation with Charles Donelan.

Talking with Culinary Storytellers at the Inaugural Santa Barbara Literary Festival

Video

An intimate crowd of food lovers gathered for the Santa Barbara Literary Festival’s Culinary Storytellers Panel.

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Isidore String Quartet Violinists Adrian Steele and Phoenix Avalon

Audio

A conversation with Charles Donelan.

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Ed Yong

Audio

A conversation with Charles Donelan.

American Symphonic Moves

Photo

Santa Barbara Symphony focused on music from America in its latest concert program at The Granada Theatre.

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Kronos Quartet

Audio

A conversation with Charles Donelan.

Q&A with The Bad Neighbors : Breaking Tunes

Local band talks musical inspirations, songwriting, and all things Isla Vista.

Jugglers Catch Fire at 50th Annual Isla Vista Juggling Festival

Photo

The event drew jugglers from L.A. and the Central Coast to raise funds for the nonprofit Standing Together to End Sexual Assault.

Arts & Entertainment

Brasscals and SOUL Brass Band Bring New Orleans Energy to SOhO June 8

Music By Tiana Molony

The Santa Barbara street brass band joins the acclaimed New Orleans ensemble for a spirited night of danceable grooves.

ON Culture: Sailing Into Summer Reading, Lively Music and More!

ON Culture By Leslie Dinaberg

Seismic Attitude Shifts

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Poetry Connection: How to Organize a Poetry Reading in 10 Pretty Easy Steps

Poetry Connection By Stephanie Barbé Hammer

Hunter Hawkins to Debut New Single at Carpinteria’s Alzacar Theatre on June 5

Music By Tiana Molony

More Arts & Entertainment

Food & Drink

A Taste-Bud Time Machine

Food By Victoria Woodard Harvey

Lily’s Donuts & Coffee is now open for cheeky, retro flavors and exalted classics at Santa Barbara Public Market.

Arnie’s Rooftop Bar Overlooks Carpinteria’s Linden Square

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann

Gourmet Good Stuff

Food By Rebecca Horrigan

Âmevive: Two Pairs of Boots, One Vineyard, and a Billion Tenants

Drink By Bob Wesley

More Food & Drink

Living

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Week of June 4.

TEDx Event in Santa Barbara Uplifts Climate-Minded Community

Environment By Elaine Sanders

Branded Content

Building a Career Without a Map

SBCC Alumni Spotlights By Tiana Molony

More Living

Sports

UC Santa Barbara Baseball Drops 6-4 Nailbiter to Texas at Austin Regional Final

Sports By Victor Bryant

The Gauchos finish the season with a 40-20 overall record.

Malachi Johnston Takes Eighth Place in the Shot Put at CIF State Track And Field Final

Sports By Victor Bryant

UC Santa Barbara Baseball Staves Off Elimination With 15-1 Rout of Holy Cross

Sports By Victor Bryant

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Real Estate

Clean Electricity Outpaces Global Demand

Going Green By Dennis Allen

Fast growth in batteries is making intermittent solar energy available around the clock.

The Glorious Gardens of Santa Barbara and Montecito — on Full Display 100 Years Ago

Our Santa Barbara By Cheri Rae

Wildfire Preparedness Is Becoming Essential for Insurance Protection

SBAOR President's Message By Jennifer Berger

Picking Perfect Art

The Design Doctor By Laura Gransberry

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Announcements

LUSD Students Earn Top Honors at 41st Annual Central Coast STEM Expo

Announcement By Lompoc Unified School District

At Cottage, Dr. Jane Varner is Creating a Better Future for Women’s Health

Announcement By Cottage Health

Junior League of Santa Barbara Honors Nancy Martz with Sustainer of the Year Award

Announcement By Apples to Zucchini Cooking School

District Attorney and Chief Investigator Issue Statement Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Announcement By Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office

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Thousands of Santa Barbara Residents Set to Lose Food Assistance

Voter Turnout Still Pretty Low in Santa Barbara County

Gourmet Good Stuff

Hunter Hawkins to Debut New Single at Carpinteria’s Alzacar Theatre on June 5

Graphic Novel Energy Meets Fascinating Fish Facts in ‘Gonzo Ichthyology’

Dining in the Dirt

A Taste-Bud Time Machine

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multimedia Stories

Inside the Gauchos’ Big West Title Run

Chalk One Up for Art in Our Schools

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: The Makers of ‘Philip Glass and the Poets’

Talking with Culinary Storytellers at the Inaugural Santa Barbara Literary Festival

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Isidore String Quartet Violinists Adrian Steele and Phoenix Avalon

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Ed Yong

American Symphonic Moves

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Kronos Quartet

Q&A with The Bad Neighbors : Breaking Tunes

Jugglers Catch Fire at 50th Annual Isla Vista Juggling Festival

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Arts & Entertainment

Brasscals and SOUL Brass Band Bring New Orleans Energy to SOhO June 8

Food & Drink

A Taste-Bud Time Machine

Living

Free Will Astrology

Sports

UC Santa Barbara Baseball Drops 6-4 Nailbiter to Texas at Austin Regional Final

Real Estate

Clean Electricity Outpaces Global Demand

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